For several years now Dave Gerrey has been instrumental in organising the Downs Link Challenge a local family charity fundraising ride. This event is recommeded for younger riders who wish a challenge or families who are looking for the opportunity to ride together. The deadline for entry is soon so act fast if you wish…
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Hi I’m emailing on behalf of the MPS Society. We are the only UK charity to provide support, fund research and raise awareness for Mucopolysaccharide (MPS)and related diseases. Due to a missing enzyme, sufferers are unable to break down certain molecules, which then accumulate in the body, damaging and disrupting cells. This results in progressive…
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Racing opportunities this week are in full swing and a sample of what riders can take part in are listed below. However we would like to bring to your attention the non-standard arrangements for next Saturday [see further below] and encourage you to race at Hove Park on Friday. Monday: Angmering youth road racing series…
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Four members recently took part in a road circuit Regional School of Racing [RSRs] and three of them write about their experience below. RSRs are a stepping stone to ride at the top level for youth riders. Usually clubs are allocated a maximum of one female and one male place for these opportunities, thus we…
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Tom Andrews is cycling Lands End to John O’Groats to raise money for children with leukemia. Tom is only 14 years old but is taking on this more than marathon challenge. Can you support Tom; read the following link to find out exactly what he is up to and how to help him. Tom Andrews is…
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The weather’s clearing so the 09:00 session will be taking place as normal this morning. Make sure you wear / bring waterproofs and gloves though, as we may still catch the occassional shower and the wind could be cold on your fingers.
Provided it’s not raining this Saturday (26 April) the younger rider session will be: 08:30 to 08:45 signing in 09:00 Bike check and warm up 09:20 Skills session in coloured groups 10:05 Whole group race-based activity PLEASE bring waterproof jacket / cape in case of showers, gloves, drink and snack. If by 08:00 the weather…
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Hi All, the weather is looking a bit dodgy for Saturday morning. If the track is wet we will use road bikes rather than track bikes, best to bring both if can! If there is moderate/heavy rain Saturday morning we will cancel. Will try to post here as soon as a decision is made. Thanks…
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Places are running short for some categories in our youth omnium in June, if you wish to ride then please enter soon. Below you can see a list of PPYCC riders who have entered as of Wednesday 23rd April. This is the premier race opportunity of the year for club riders. Youth A Female, 9…
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See below for our first ever 50 metre standing start sprint times standards and your times for Saturday morning. Measurement Bronze Standard Silver Standard Gold Standard Boys 50m Standing Start 7.16 6.83 6.51 Girls 50m Standing Start 7.38 7.09 6.8 Preston Park Youth Cycle Club Time Trial Times 50 metre standing sprint First Name…
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